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ACTRA, DGC launch anti-harassment helpline
The HAVEN incident reporting line will be available 24/7 for union and guild members, and will include confidential counselling services.
CMPA, WGC agree to new three-year IPA
The terms of the agreement must now be ratified by the CMPA board of directors and WGC members.
Cineflix Rights hires Felicia Litovitz to expand North American portfolio
Litovitz, who formerly worked at Fremantle and Corus, has been appointed to the newly created role of VP, acquisitions, North America.
Blue Ice Docs lands Canadian rights to three documentaries
Among the slate is Laurie Lynd’s Killing Patient Zero, which had its world premiere at the 2019 Hot Docs festival.
William F. White relocates to expanded Halifax location
The 15,000-square-foot facility includes a new camera area for Whites to build on its Halifax service offerings.
Incendo’s Rule of 3 goes to camera
The film, starring Kelly Rutherford (pictured), is director Caroline Labreche’s third collaboration with Incendo since 2017.
Deals: Bron, Cirque du Soleil, eOne, A-Z Films
Bron Creative boards a new Bear Grylls children’s film franchise, Cirque du Soleil teams up with Aladdin producer, Private Eyes lands a second U.K. home, and more.
Filmmaker Jean Beaudin dies at 80
The film and television writer/director was best known for his award-winning film J.-A. Martin, photographe and popular Quebec series Les filles de Caleb.
Scott Brothers Entertainment to be honoured at 2019 Rockies
The prodco will receive the Innovative Producer Award at the BANFF ceremony, while additional winners include Kristin Kreuk, Paul Feig, Jed Mercurio and Bill Hader.
Frankie Drake Mysteries back in business in Ontario
Production on the Shaftesbury series began in the U.K. last month and continues in Ontario until the fall.
BANFF adds Bill Hader to ‘In Conversation With’ series
The Barry creator and exec producer will take part in the discussion at the June festival, along with HBO programming exec Amy Gravitt.
Women make gains in film and TV jobs, but gaps in diversity are vast
A report from Women in View shows that the industry has a long way to go for Indigenous and diverse women, but suggests placing women in senior positions is a key solution.
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